Changes to tall grass and weeds ordinance

07/16/2024 8:30 AM

Open House: 18th Avenue SW Reconstruction Project

Happening July 23 from 4:30-6:30 p.m.

07/15/2024 11:22 AM

Warm weather safety reminders

07/12/2024 3:20 PM

Signs are not permitted in the Right-of-Way

This includes stick signs, sandwich boards and banners that promote businesses, garage sales or signs for political candidates.

07/11/2024 2:37 PM

City of Rochester Recognized for Sustainability Efforts

Based on 29 best practices that are tailored to Minnesota cities

07/10/2024

Impacts related to 4th Fest fireworks

07/01/2024 4:26 PM

July is Parks & Recreation Month

Rochester's amazing outdoor spaces and parks programs are a testament to the hard work of our Parks & Rec team.

07/01/2024

Steve Sampson Brown appointed as Director of Construction

Sampson Brown will assume the role on July 15.

06/27/2024 9:00 AM

Modified times for Soldiers Field Aquatics Center on June 29

Patrons can use the Aquatics Center from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on June 29 without leaving midday

06/26/2024 2:21 PM

Administrator Zelms reappointed to Minnesota Amateur Sports Commission

Zelms’ second term on the Commission is effective through January 4, 2027.

06/26/2024 10:49 AM

National League of Cities Brings Centennial ‘Roadshow’ to Rochester

The stop will occur on June 27 at 2:15 p.m. outside of the Mayo Civic Center.

06/26/2024 8:15 AM

Update: West River Parkway has reopened to traffic

06/22/2024 12:00 PM

Weather reminders from Olmsted County and the City of Rochester Emergency Management

Stay up to date on latest watches and Warnings from the National Weather Service.

06/21/2024 12:00 PM

Free event: Financing clean energy projects

June 25, 3 - 5 p.m. at Two Discovery Square

06/20/2024 2:00 PM

Passport Sessions performers, dates and locations announced

Three performances at Thrusdays Downtown from acclaimed global artists

06/20/2024 9:00 AM

Reminder from the Park Department

Damaged/downed trees located on private property are the responsibility of property owners.

06/18/2024 1:32 PM

Ia Xiong named Director of Transit & Parking Department

This announcement comes after her interim appointment in March

06/18/2024 6:00 AM

6th Street Bridge and Riverfront Improvements project open house

The event is on June 26 from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.

06/17/2024 1:20 PM

RPT's new app for bus tracking & trip planning

Transit for iOS and Android devices replaces DoubleMap, which is no longer supported

06/14/2024 1:45 PM

Chip sealing of various streets to begin

Signs will be posted on affected streets starting Friday, June 14

06/14/2024 7:23 AM